News Briefs (Oct. 2, 2013)Freeman Reunion Descendants of John Henry and Becky (Dunlap) Freeman will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Dow Pavilion. A potluck will start at noon. All relatives and friends are welcome to attend. Might Night 2.0 slated for Thursday The first Might Night 2.0 will begin at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Dwight Elementary School and will feature Zumbatomic taught by Stacee Frazier. These free fit nights take place twice a month for kids and their paren...

News Briefs (Oct. 1, 2013)Freeman Reunion Descendants of John Henry and Becky (Dunlap) Freeman will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Dow Pavilion. A potluck will start at noon. All relatives and friends are welcome to attend. Flatrock to host Live Free Crusade The Live Free Crusade will be held at Flatrock Worship Center at 12275 Hwy 359, London, starting on Wednesday through Friday. The crusade will begin at 7 p.m. each night and is presented by Rejoice in Recovery, “H...

News Briefs (Sept. 29, 2013)Community in Unity 8th annual fall festival The 8th annual Community in Unity faith-based fall festival is scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the 400 block of S. Independence. Fellowship will continue to 10 p.m. The parade will begin at 9:30 a.m. at Independence and James Cr. The line up starts at 8:30 a.m. and there is no cost to enter the parade. The festival will also include games, door prizes, food and drink booths, a taste co...

News Briefs (Sept. 27, 2013)Jackson family to gather Sunday The descendants of Fred Allan and Josie Kate Gilbreath Jackson will host their annual family reunion from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at Old Post Park, pavilion No. 8. A potluck dinner will be served at 12:30 p.m. Bring your family, friends and chairs to share memories with the Jackson family. Eubanks 33rd Reunion The 33rd R.W. Eubanks family reunion will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 6 at Old Post Park...

News Briefs (Sept. 26, 2013)Archeological Survey meeting on Tuesday Arkansas River Valley chapter of Arkansas Archeological Survey meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute Station in the Teaching Barn on Petit Jean Mountain. The program will be “Pomp and Circumstance: 18th Century Smuggling Ties Between Pennsylvania and Bermuda.” Hannah Charlton of the Arkansas History Commission will talk about 18th century smuggling connections betwe...

News Briefs (Sept. 25, 2013)PSAT entry deadline set for Oct. 4 At 8 a.m. on Oct. 15, the PSAT will be given to interested juniors and sophomores at Russellville High School. The PSAT is a practice test for the SAT and can qualify juniors to become National Merit Scholarship finalists. Taking the PSAT will benefit both sophomores and juniors in practicing the skills necessary to perform well on both the SAT and the ACT. The fee to take the PSAT is $15 and the deadline to ...

News Briefs (Sept. 24, 2013)Dutch Treat Rally Retreads will host the 34th annual Dutch Treat Rally starting Thursday through Saturday. The rally will take place at the Outdoor Living Center RV Park on State Highway 7 North of I-40. The Retreads are a nationwide group of people over the age of 40 who enjoy motorcycles. Riders from 10 different states, along with people from Arkansas will attend the Dutch Treat Rally. There will be a hot dog supper on Friday night and a po...

News Briefs (Sept. 22, 2013)Findley-Jones to speak at church Sister Jean Findley-Jones will be the guest speaker at Restoration Church at 5:30 p.m. today. Pastor James Findley welcomed everyone to attend. The church is located at 2349 S. Elmira Ave. in Russellville. Jackson family reunion is Sept. 29 The descendants of Fred Allan and Josie Kate Gilbreath Jackson will host their annual family reunion from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 29 at Old Post Park, pavilion No. 8. A potl...

News Briefs (Sept. 20, 2013)PCEC meeting today The Pope County Election Commission will meet at 1:30 p.m. today in the office of the Pope County Clerk to certify the 2013 annual School Board Election. On Monday, commissioners will meet at 1:30 p.m. to certify the Sept. 10 One Cent Sales and Use Tax Special Election. This meeting will also be in the office of the Pope County Clerk. Dardanelle High School Class of 1964 meeting The Dardanelle Class of 1964 will meet at 6 p....

Church Briefs (Sept. 20, 2013)Black Well FWB singing The Pastor and the congregation of Black Well FWB Church, would like to announce an all-you-can-eat fish fry and singing on Saturday. The fish fry will be from noon to 4 p.m. and the singing starts at 5, with the Diamond State Trio singing. Menu includes fish, chicken, hush puppies, fries, coleslaw, baked beans, pinto beans, desert and drink. Everything is free of charge. For more information, call (501) 208-3817 or (501...

News Briefs (Sept. 18, 2013)Might Night 2.0 slated for Thursday The first Might Night 2.0 will be held from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday at London Elementary and will feature Geocashing. These free fit nights take place twice a month for kids and their parents. The event will be held rain or shine, participants must wear a coat if it rains and all participants are encouraged wear tennis shoes. All children and their families are their families are welcome to attend. For more ...

News Briefs (Sept. 17, 2013)Retired teachers to meet Thursday Pope County Retired Teachers will meet Thursday at Emeritus Wildflower, 240 S. Inglewood Ave., Russellville. Refreshments will be served at 9:30 a.m. and the business session will begin at 10 a.m. Matt Hughes will present the program on “Insurance.” All retried educators are invited. Trombone Quartet to perform free concert Maniacal 4, a popular four-trombone ensemble, will take the stage at 7 p.m. on Septembe...

News Briefs (Sept. 15, 2013)Sand Lizard Bass Bonanza Oct. 5 The first Sand Lizard Basketball Bass Bonanza open buddy tournament will be conducted on Oct. 5 at the Lake Dardanelle State Park. The tournament will begin at safe light through 3 p.m. Pre-registration can be made at Lefty’s in Dardanelle or Bass Mafia in Russellville and on site registration will begin at 5 a.m. Oct. 5. The cost will be $50 per boat and a $10 big bass option. All proceeds will benefit the Dard...

News Briefs (Sept. 13, 2013)Sharon Harris benefit coming Monday A benefit for Sharon Harris will be conducted from 7-11 p.m. Monday at the VFW on State Highway 7. The evening will include karaoke and DJ music. All proceeds of the evening will go to help pay medical expenses as Sharon battles pancreatic cancer. Historical Society to meet Monday The Yell County Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the Dardanelle Senior Center on Fifth Street. Everyone is invite...

Church Briefs (Sept. 13,2013)New Beginnings Back to Church celebration New Beginnings Church of God, located at 710 Alaskan Trail in Russellville, has joined the Back to Church celebration and will have a special service on Sunday. The church is extending an invitation, first of all to people who have attended church in the past and then an open invitation to everyone. The service will begin with Sunday school at 10 a.m. followed by a worship service at 10:50 a.m. with a ...

News Briefs (Sept. 11, 2013)Habitat For Humanity applications Habitat For Humanity of Pope County Arkansas is taking pre-qualifying applications until Sept. 17 for their next build. If you or someone you know are interested in becoming a Habitat Homeowner visit, www.hfhpca.org or call (479) 264-4765. Titsworth family reunion scheduled The Titsworth family reunion will begin at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Lake Dardanelle State Park. There will be a potluck and BBQ beans, potat...

News Briefs (Sept. 10, 2013)RVUW celebrates 45th anniversary River Valley United Way will celebrate their 45th anniversary and 2014 Campaign Kickoff with an open house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at their newly expanded offices at 310 North Boston Place Suite 3 in Russellville. Visitors can enjoy food and drinks as well as reminisce about 45 years of community impact in the River Valley. For more information contact River Valley United Way at 479-968-5089. Fundraisor fo...

News Briefs (Sept. 8, 2013)Music club to meet Tuesday evening The Russellville Music Club will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Central Presbyterian Church Sanctuary, 400 W. Main St. (at El Paso). Dr. Arlene Biebesheimer and Brian Conatser will present “Who’s Afraid of Opera”: a short recital of arias for the Russellville Music Club. The repertoire includes works sung in English, Italian, and German by Monteverdi, Mozart, Johann Strauss, Korngold, Dvorak, Celia, Douglas Moore....

News Briefs (Sept. 7, 2013)Marine Corps League meets Monday The Marine Corps League, Lake Dardanelle Detachment No. 1310, will conduct its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Monday at 411 N. Phoenix Ave. in Russellville. All honorably discharged Marines and FMF corpsmen are welcome and encouraged to attend. For more information, call Bob Molden at 967-5533. Crow family reunion The Crow family reunion will be conducted on Sept. 14 at Long Pool State Park located off of State High...